I Can’t Stop Sketching Fashion At Events, Here Are 25 Of My Works

Behind the Scenes of a Fashion Illustrator

Event sketching is not just about drawing, it’s about creating an experience. Guests often gather around while I sketch, and it becomes a live performance in itself. There’s a special kind of excitement in seeing yourself come to life on paper within minutes. It’s fast, spontaneous, and full of personality.

Tips for Aspiring Illustrators

For those interested in breaking into event sketching, here are a few things I’ve learned along the way:

1. Practice is everything. Event sketching is fast-paced, so the more you sketch, the more confident and efficient you’ll become.
2. It’s a fashion sketch, not a portrait. You’re not aiming for hyperrealism, it’s about capturing the essence, movement, and style of a person, not every single detail.
3. Learn what to leave out. Working under strict time limits teaches you to simplify. With practice, you’ll know which details matter most and how to create impact with less.
4. Let go of perfection. Sometimes the beauty of a sketch lies in its looseness and energy. That’s what makes it feel alive.
5. Event sketching is a blend of art, performance, and fashion, it’s about creating something memorable in the moment.

Bella Tserendorj is a fashion illustrator and designer based in New York City. She studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and has since built a career blending art and fashion in unique ways. Bella specializes in live event sketching, creating quick, expressive fashion illustrations that capture the personality and style of guests in just minutes. Her work has been featured at luxury brand events, fashion show, bridal showers, and restaurant groups, bringing a one-of-a-kind interactive experience to each occasion.